On The Record

On The Record Podcast

News EN ↓ 76 episodes

On The Record This semester’s edition of the On The Record podcast will focus on the big questions students are talking about on campus.

Author

On The Record

Episodes

On The Record – S8E5 – What should voters know heading into the fall election? 03.04.2026 11:39

This semester’s podcast focuses on municipal politics in the GTA because our next election is coming up on October 26th, 2026 . Today’s big question is: Cities vote on big thematic issues like transit, traffic, housing and the police services – what should voters know heading into the fall election in terms of these big-ticket issues? This episode OTR dives into the 18.9 billion dollar...

On The Record – S8E4 – How Does Toronto Look in Terms of its Net Zero Promises? 20.03.2026 13:52

This semester’s podcast focuses on municipal politics in the GTA because our next election is coming up on October 26th, 2026 . Today’s big question is: Toronto has made promises to meet NetZero targets, is the city meeting them? This episode breaks down the city’s TransformTO strategy , key emission targets, and where progress falls short. We also look at who is responsible for climate acti...

On The Record – S8E3 – How Can a Resident Influence City Politics? 06.03.2026 14:21

This semester’s podcast focuses on municipal politics in the GTA because our next election is coming up on October 26th, 2026 . Today’s big question is: How can a resident influence city politics? To answer this, we interviewed Saman Tabasinejad , Executive Director at Progress Toronto, and Matt Elliot , a freelance City Hall reporter. The streeters were provided by community members on camp...

On The Record – S8E1 – How does Power Work at the Municipal Level? 23.01.2026 13:09

This semester’s podcast focuses on municipal politics in the GTA because our next election is coming up on October 26th, 2026 . Today’s big question is: How does power work at the municipal level? To answer this, we did a bunch of our own research and spoke to TMU students as well as Toronto-St. Paul’s Councillor JOSH MATLOW and Toronto Centre’s Councillor CHRIS MOISE . Read the transcript C...

On The Record – S7E10 – But I don’t want to work… 22.11.2024 11:23

In the final episode of OTR for the semester, hosts Hssena Arjmand and Wyatt Gilliland tackle a topic many students and recent grads can relate to: life after university and the complex feelings around entering the workforce. Titled "But I Don’t Want to Work!" This episode dives into the spectrum of attitudes toward the traditional 9-to-5 lifestyle, from embracing it to rejecting it altogether. Fe...

On The Record – S7E9 – How accessible is TMU? 15.11.2024 11:46

In this week's episode, hosts Adriana Fallico and Laviza Syed dive into the critical topic of accessibility and accommodation support available to TMU students. From navigating mental health challenges to advocating for disability rights, we explore the resources that aim to make campus life more inclusive for everyone. Featuring insightful interviews with Stephanie Evans, a Memorial University gr...

On The Record – S7E8 – How do we live (in the GTA)? 08.11.2024 17:51

It’s no secret, finding a place to live in the GTA is no easy feat. Juggling housing costs and commuter times is not for the faint of heart, yet TMU students do it every day. This week, On The Record is exploring an issue near and dear to TMU students' hearts: where - and how - can we possibly afford to live here? To give us some valuable context and help answer our questions, we’ve enlisted three...

On The Record – S7E7 – Is there a downside to doing the bare minimum to graduate? 01.11.2024 11:04

C’s might get degrees, but is doing the bare minimum to graduate a smart decision for your future career? Join Bashair Ali and Nicole Lim in this episode of the On The Record podcast as they investigate the wins and woes of “quiet quitting” at the academic level. With insights from TMU alumn Lily Roberti and Costa Ploumis, a Recruitment Manager. We asked them if the “just enough” mentality has an...

On The Record – S7E6 – Did you consider the trades? 25.10.2024 7:17

Today, we’re diving into a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough at TMU; the trades sector. Is university a worthy investment of your time and money, or is it worth considering going into a trade instead? And more importantly, which path will guarantee you employment after graduation? In a city where finding a job is becoming an increasing challenge, are the trades a better choice? Have the s...

On The Record – S7E5 – Is Reading Week really a break? 11.10.2024 10:13

From catching up on Z’s to staying on top of course work, reading week means something different to each student around campus. In this week's podcast on OTR, our hosts Abbie North and S Saadeq Ahmed are looking into whether a reading week is really a time for students to unwind and relax. Featuring interviews from University of Toronto psychiatry professor Roger McIntyre, and Jade Cruz, a First-Y...

On The Record – S7E4 – What even is sex in 2024? 04.10.2024 8:52

In 2024, technology has allowed us to date without ever leaving our homes. Apps like Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, and more have made dating more accessible, but is it better than getting together the old-fashioned way? In this week's podcast on OTR, our hosts Carly Lewis and Belle O’Neill are looking into sex in 2024 and whether our parents generation had an easier time hooking up than we do. Featuring...

On The Record – S7E3 – What does the TMSU do for you? 28.09.2024 8:28

This episode was hosted by Grace Draznin & Belle O’Neill, and produced by Celina Chugani & Joëlle Staropoli. The theme music for this episode is by Almost Barely and is called “Letting Go.” We interviewed previous St. Michael’s College Director David D’Aversa and UTSU Presidential Candidate Jake Barton this week, and the streeters were provided by the rest of the newsroom at OTR. At TMU, our stude...

On The Record – S7E1 – Imposter Syndrome 13.09.2024 9:21

According to The Harvard Business Review, one-third of young people experience imposter syndrome, and the other 70 per cent of us will experience it at some point of our lives. This week we talked to experts and students about the phenomenon and the help that is out there to fight it.

On The Record – S6E10 – Solar Eclipse at TMU, Ontario’s Housing Crisis, and Semester in Review 12.04.2024 26:13